COOL LINKS FOR SCHOOL

RESEARCH IT!
Google Custom Search
Google Squared
Fact Monster - Atlas, Almanac, Encyclopedia, Dictionary
Pick a book that is just right for you - Google Advanced Search
Word Origin Dictionary
Around the World NEWS - Just Double Click

PLAN IT! OUTLINE IT! DRAFT IT!

1. http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/
2. Twiddla.com
3. Dabbleboard.com
4. Storycreator2
5. Wordle.net
6. Flock Draw
7. Just for fun...check this out! Perfect for planning your memoir!
8. Get your newspaper article!

COLLABORATE! EDIT, REVISE, COMMENT!

1. Google Doc

ANALYZE YOUR WRITING!

1. Copy and paste your writing to see an analysis - Edit Central
2. Check your grammar, spelling, and much more - Paper Rater

PRESENT IT! SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW IN A SUPER COOL WAY !
1. Create a Prezi: prezi.com
2. Make an Interactive Poster: http://www.glogster.com/
3. Record Yourself: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ or Vocaroo.com
4. Design a multi-media presentation: voicethread.com
5. Have FUNky with your photos!: http://www.befunky.com/
6. COOL text for super cool writers! http://cooltext.com/ Here are directions on how to make a unique portfolio title using cooltext.
7. Teach us something with your own talking Avatar! http://www.voki.com/
8. Top 10 sites to create your own COMICS - summarize your reading in a cool way!
9. Get your newspaper article!
10. SOUND!

HAVE FUN!

1. Books! Books! Books! - This link will take you to our Insired Reader's BOOKSHELF!
2. Free online typing practice >
3. http://www.crosswordweaver.com/
4. Try this site out for some fun SPELLING practice: http://www.spellingcity.com/ try this site out for some fun spelling practice
5. http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/writingfun/writingfun.html this is a great site to get some ideas for your writing projects
6. TYPING Practice: http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/ we are going to be typing copious amounts this year - practice up!